St Francis of Assisi -
Christ the King -
Parish Priest Canon Lordan
Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of Llay (St Francis of Assisi) and Rossett (Christ the King), Wrexham, North Wales
We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms.
There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. All the contact information you need about any area of parish life and worship are available from this Welcome and Information page .
Please give our Parish Preist, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.
PREGO held Fortnightly.
Next meeting
30 January 2012.......More Info
Exercises of Saint Ignatius held Fortnightly. First meeting
23 January 2012.......More info
Social and Fund Raising meeting 25 Jan......More Info
World Youth Day
Photos....................More Info
Poor Clares Christmas Crib visit…………............More Info
Christmas Raffle
Winners…………….……More Info
Family Quiz Night
15 February…………….More Info
The New Translation -
For Catholics, a ‘mystery’ is not a puzzle that cannot be solved. It is a truth that is so deep that we know we’ll never be able to get to the bottom of it; a truth we’ll never completely be able understand. One example of this is our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We believe that Christ is truly present but we can’t wholly explain it. The priest shows us the host and then the chalice. Then he genuflects and says ‘The mystery of faith’. We continue with one of three responses. These are all different from the ones we have been used to and they come directly from the New Testament. So when the priest says ‘The mystery of faith’ he is inviting us to welcome this Real Presence of Christ. We then make our response, which we address to God.
Materials to help us with the New Translation of the Mass: There is a good selection of inexpensive books and leaflets on the Repository Table in the porch at Llay to help us with the New Translation. Do avail of them.
If you want to find out a bit more, why not look at the Liturgy Office website: http://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/
New Translation of the Missal
Our Masses will be using the new English translation. The responses for the congregation will be found on the laminated cards. We are bound to make mistakes, but let’s do our best. The good Lord will understand!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE LAMINATED CARDS AWAY!
Hand out No9 available in the church porch which will help with the new translation.
Christmas Raffle held on Sunday 11 December
Christmas Crib visit
There was a Parish visit to the Poor Clares Community, Ty Mam Duw Monastry, Hawarden on the 30 December. The visit included a visit to their famous Crib, newly built every year, and a talk on their history, Carols plus refreshments.
A full 49 seater coach of parishioners set off with great anticipation of our visit to the Poor Clares and we were not disappointed. Although, because of their 800th Anniversary, the crib was not as large as normal but we still had a great spectacle to view. (See slideshow)
Mass Times
Saturday 9.30am & 6.00pm
(St Francis of Assisi)
Sunday 9am (Christ the King)
11am (St Francis of Assisi)
Mon
9.30am (St Francis of Assisi)
Tues
9.30am (St Francis of Assisi)
Wed
9.30am (St Francis of Assisi)
Thur
7.00pm (St Francis of Assisi)
Fri
9.30am (Christ the King)
Full week’s mass times can be found HERE
Sr Amata greeted us with a warm welcome at the door and Mother Damian gave us a talk on their history and daily life within the walls of Ty Mam Duw.
Starting and finishing with Carols we were also allowed to enter the Sanctuary to view the Crib and Tree up close. After which we retreated to refreshments and browse around the shop.
A good time was had by all. To view a small slideshow please click the photo.
